S t . Ma r y ’ s M i s s i o n 4843 Cynthia St. ~ Corpus Christi, TX 78410

Mailing Address (3901 Violet Rd., Corpus Christi, TX 78410) 361-241-3249

Mass Schedule Sunday 9:30 AM

PASTOR: Msgr. Michael Heras PRIESTS: Msgr. Seamus McGowan Fr. Patrick Higgins Fr. Joseph Olikkara DEACONS: Allen Cicora Eluterio Farias Richard Lewinski

April 20, 2014 Easter Sunday

“What do you know?” is the question link-ing all three readings today. Imagine the shock waves that shot through the city of Jerusalem that first Easter morning. Je-sus’ body was missing! By the time Peter spoke the words found in today’s first reading, fifty days had passed, so he be-gan by saying, in effect, “I take it you know what has been reported all over Ju-dea about Jesus of Nazareth.” Of course they knew by then, but in today’s Gospel we are taken back to the first day. We meet Mary Magdalene exclaiming, “We don’t know where they put him!” What do we know? In the second reading Paul asks, “Do you not know that a little yeast leavens all the dough?” Do we know the power of our own faith? Do we know the effect we can have on others?

Mission Staff Sister Susana Renteria, PCI

Living God’s Word

We are “the witnesses chosen by God in advance, who ate and

drank with him after he rose from the dead” (Acts 10:41).

Do we recognize Christ’s risen Presence and receive his

Life-giving Spirit in The Eucharist?

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MASS INTENTIONS April 21-27, 2014

Monday 8:00 am †Joyce Phillips - Jo Ella Menn 6:30 pm Lupita G. Morin - Margaret Morin Tuesday 8:00 am †Rita Salinas - Shirley Vickery 6:30 pm †Baldemar L. Garcia - M/M Mauricio Wednesday Lopez 6:30 pm †Kathy Cicora - Oliver & Shirley Thursday Vickery 8:00 am †David Najavar - Patricia Holland 6:30 pm †John Mekush - Tighe, Lori Thain Friday 8:00 am †Ryan Lekosky - Family 6:30 pm Communion Service Saturday 6:00 pm †Benito Ramirez, Jr. - Ramirez Family COLLECTIVE MASSES Sunday 8:00 am †Primitivo & Librada Ramirez - M/M George Alaniz 9:30 am †Julian Castillo, III, Maria De Los Santos - Mrs. Castillo 10:00 am †Eugene Pavelka - Pavelka Family 12:00 pm Maria F. Morin - Family †Paul Flores IV - Flores & Major Families †In Thanksgiving - Lewinski Family †Pat Hull - Hickey Family †Ed Stuart - Mrs. H.G. Thielhorn †Virginia Temple - C.D. & Kate Loeffler 6:00 pm People of the Parish

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-11; Mt 28:8-15 Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; Jn 20:11-18 Wed: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Lk 24:13-35 Thursday: Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2, 5-9; Lk 24:35-48 Friday: Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-27; Jn 21:1- 14 Saturday: Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1, 14-21; Mk 16:9-15 Sunday: Acts 2:42-47; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 Pt 1:3-9; Jn 20:19-31 On line Cityof.com/goodnews

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

The Lenten journey is now complete, its mis-sion of renewal and preparation to receive new life fulfilled. The call to worship the Risen Lord has been received, and we gather to experience togeth-er the consoling presence of Christ in word and sacrament. We are at our best today, crowded and cramped to be sure, but the fullest sign of who were are meant to be. Christ has claimed us in the waters of baptism, we have acquired wonderful compan-ions, and together we can accomplish great things. This is the day for rekindling the old flames of baptismal commitment, so we light the paschal candle, and by its light we make yet again the an-cient promises to reject evil’s grip and empty prom-ises. Today we do not recite the Creed, but respond with one voice to age�old questions. New life has to be nurtured, both the life of the newly baptized and the renewed life of those who have passed through Lent’s refining prayer, fasting, and giving alms. At any Mass during the next fifty days, you may be surprised by grace and splashed by water!

A Vocation View You have been given new life

In Christ. Forsake earthly materialism, In order to live life

To the full.

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C.C.D Classes on Wednesday, 5:30 to 6:30 pm.

Confirmation Class - Wednesday, 7:00 - 8:00 pm.

Call Sr. Susana at 947-4601 for more information.

BEEF ENCHILADA DINNER FUNDRAISER: St. Peter’s Church and St. Mary’s Mis-sion have joined together to have a Beef Enchilada Din-ner Fundraiser on Sunday, May 4 from 11 am to 2 pm. This is a very important fundraiser and all proceeds go to St. Mary’s Mission. Tickets are being sold by several of the ministries here at our church af-ter each of the Masses. Tickets are $8 per plate. The plate includes three beef enchiladas with cheese, rice, beans, and tea (if you eat in). Plates are also “To Go.” There will be bottled water, soft drinks, and cake slices for sale. There will also be a cake walk, silent auction and lots of fun and fel-lowship! FMI contact Veronica Castillo at 548-1419 or Israel Cavazos at 215-2678.

HELLO FROM IRELAND! Deacon Al just returned from Ireland for the baptism of his goddaughter, Marie Margaret. While he was there he spent some time with Sr. Mary Rowsome and Sr. Mary O’Shea in Wex-ford. The sisters are happy, healthy and send their love.

Christ has Risen Where is your sting, O death? Where is your victory, O hell? Christ has risen, and you are

overthrown. Christ has risen, and the demons have fallen. Christ has risen, and the angels rejoice. Christ has risen,

and life reigns. Christ has risen, and not one dead rests in the grave. For Christ having risen from the dead became the first-fruits of them that slept. To him be glory and majesty to ages of ages.

Amen.

Stewardship by the Book

Alleluia! Christ is risen and is victorious over sin and death! We are good stewards of our

faith if, like St. Paul, we share this good news whenever and

wherever we can

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